Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
articulata
ID:
933587

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Ehrend.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 22: 396 (1958)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000932925

Common Names

  • Cruciata articulata
  • Jointed Cruciata
  • Jointed Crosswort

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Description

Cruciata articulata (also called Jointed Crosswort, among many other common names) is a small perennial plant in the Rubiaceae family. It has small, white flowers and small, oval-shaped leaves. It is native to the Caucasus region and is found in meadows, pastures, and other grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Cruciata articulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cruciata articulata has small, white flowers with yellow centers and four petals. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cruciata articulata is a low-growing, evergreen perennial plant that is native to Europe. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Cruciata articulata

Cruciata articulata can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Turkey, Greece, and Italy.

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-51717: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Friedrich Ehrendorfer (b.1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ehrend.' in the authors string.